"Toothbrushing" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
The act of cleaning teeth with a brush to remove plaque and prevent tooth decay. (From Webster, 3d ed)
| Descriptor ID |
D014099
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E06.761.726.794
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2019 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Toothbrushing" by people in Profiles.
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Ahern J, Pleman B, O'Connor N, Silk H. Uptake of a Multilingual Intervention to Promote Toothbrushing in a Safety-Net Health Care System. Ann Fam Med. 2024 Mar-Apr; 22(2):173.
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Kim CS, Chui S, Franc J, Boehm TK. A Manual Bristleless Toothbrush Demonstrates Slight Improvement in Gingival Recession Compared to a Conventional Soft Manual Brush. Oral Health Prev Dent. 2019; 17(1):75-82.
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Minihan PM, Morgan JP, Park A, Yantsides KE, Nobles CJ, Finkelman MD, Stark PC, Must A. At-home oral care for adults with developmental disabilities: a survey of caregivers. J Am Dent Assoc. 2014 Oct; 145(10):1018-25.
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Stein LI, Polido JC, Mailloux Z, Coleman GG, Cermak SA. Oral care and sensory sensitivities in children with autism spectrum disorders. Spec Care Dentist. 2011 May-Jun; 31(3):102-10.